FounderGPS is the official podcast of Shoemaker Films. Join host Dane Shoemaker in 1-on-1 conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and creators across the globe. Join the adventure with guests as they share their experience building in public and explore the platforms and culture across the digital marketing and business landscape. Watch and listen to inspiring stories while gaining some practical business advice. Visit www.shoemakerfilms.com for more details on our company, and stay up t ...
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Join your host Jay Mohr and a rotating cast of his hilarious friends as they regale you with tales and conversation covering every topic imaginable. You haven't heard the half of it until you've heard... Mohr Stories.
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Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings joins Jay this week - they discuss his start on Def Comedy Jam, why he doesn't go to therapy, working on The Wire, going to a Diddy party with Dave Chappelle, and much more. See Donnell Live: donnellrawlings.com Watch Donnell's Podcast: The Donnell Rawlings Show on YouTube. Follow Donnell: @donnellrawlings Sub…
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This week, Jay is joined by actor William Fichtner. They talk about working together in the 1999 cult classic - Go, flying with the Thunderbirds & Blue Angels, his epic run of disaster movies, and much more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories to get 10% off your first month. Watch Bill in his new m…
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This week it's two Jays for the price of one, as comedian and legendary talk-show host Jay Leno joins the show. They discuss Leno's early days in comedy, his time opening for Miles Davis, how his now infamous fall down a hill happened, and much more. Follow Leno: On Instagram @jaylenosgarage Watch Jay Leno's Garage: On YouTube Subscribe: On You…
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Perhaps the handsomest "Handsome Tuesday" yet, as Jay welcomes actor, TV host, and dear old friend, Jerry O'Connell to the show. They discuss their early days hanging out in New York, how Jerry almost got stuck with the bill for a Diddy Party, working together on Jerry Maguire and much more. Follow Jerry: On Instagram @mrjerryoc Watch Jerry: On P…
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This week Jay is joined by the host of "The Smartest Man in the World" podcast, author of "The Smartest Book in the World", and longtime cast member of "Whose Line is it Anyway?"...comedian Greg Proops. They discuss Satchel Paige, the Ramones vs. The Clash, working on the Jaime Foxx show, and much more. Listen to Greg: The Smartest Man in the Wor…
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This week, Jay is joined by film & television director, Gil Junger. They discuss Gil's near-death experience on a trip to Vegas, working together on FOX's Action, casting Heath Ledger in his first major role, and much more. Actors: USE PROMO CODE JAY50 to join Gil's Workshop and work directly with him.... take advantage of this generous offer… it w…
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This Tuesday isn't just Handsome, it's also tall - as Jay is joined by larger than life comedian, Pete Holmes. They talk about flat earthers, ghost cats, people pleasing, spirituality and much more! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories to get 10% off your first month. Listen to Pete: You Made It Weird…
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This week Jay is joined by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and the Greatest Hype Man of All-Time...Flavor Flav! They discuss the start of Public Enemy, how Flav started wearing his famous clock necklace, how he ended up on VH1's "The Surreal Life", the best battle rappers ever and much more. Yeah boyyy! Follo…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet joins Jay to talk about his new movie Henry Johnson, working with Shia LaBeouf, what's true and false about the urban legends surrounding the Glengarry Glen Ross movie, his love of The Honeymooners, and much more. Watch David's new film Henry Johnson at: henryjohnsonmovie.co…
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Actor, writer and fellow SNL-alum, Will Forte, joins Jay this week to talk about his new Netflix series The Four Seasons. They also discuss what Will remembers from his time writing on Action, how Val Kilmer ended up as his roommate, his favorite SNL musical guest during his time on the show, and much more. Watch Will: The Four Seasons on Netflix. …
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This week Jay is joined by legendary character actor, voiceover artist, and John Mulaney's talk-show sidekick, Richard Kind. They discuss Richard's upbringing in Pennsylvania, why he'll never do stand-up comedy, working with Jay on Clint Eastwood's Hereafter, his numerous ghost encounters and much more. See Richard: On the How Not To Be Famous Tour…
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It's an extra Handsome Tuesday this week, as Jay is joined by fellow comedian/impressionist Jonathan Kite. They talk about Jonathan's first impression at age 5, doing his Vince Vaughn impression to Vince Vaughn, how they each blend impressions into their stand-up act, and much more. Follow Jonathan: On Instagram (@jonathankite) and TikTok (@thejona…
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On this week's very special episode, Jay is joined by his longtime manager and the first ever Mohr Stories guest, Barry Katz. They discuss their long personal & professional relationship, Barry's career highlights, how much money Jay cost Barry over the years and more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/mohrstorie…
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The room is full this week, as Jay is joined by the Sklar Brothers, Randy & Jason. They talk about working at St. Louis gas stations in high school, their run-ins with Denzel Washington and Keanu Reeves, and they do their dueling Stephen A. Smith impressions. Listen to the Sklars podcast: Dumb People Town Follow the Sklars: On all socials at @sklar…
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Mohr Stories 508: Foreign Object In Butt
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1:03:57On this week's guest-free episode, Jay talks with his producer, Joe Praino, about his weekend in San Francisco, his recent mishap with a syringe, whether he'd rather lose an arm or leg in a shark attack, his teenage ghost experience and much more. Subscribe: On YouTube or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit:…
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Mollie Plotkin on Growing a Talent Agency for Speakers & Athletes
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41:01What does it take to build a powerhouse talent agency from the ground up? In this episode, we sit down with Mollie Plotkin, founder of the Mollie Plotkin Group, a talent agency that represents high-profile speakers and athletes. Mollie shares her journey of starting a sports marketing agency, evolving it into a keynote speaker agency, and how she’s…
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Another Handsome Tuesday, another Mohr Stories. This time Jay is joined by comedian Taylor Williamson. They discuss Taylor's start in comedy, his appearances on Last Comic Standing & America's Got Talent, his childhood rivalry with his brother and more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories to get 10% off…
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This week Jay welcomes writer, actor, improvisor and executive producer of the #1 show on Netflix, Running Point, the incomparable Ike Barinholtz. They discuss Ike's time on Mad TV, his dominance of celebrity trivia gameshows, his legendary chicken cutlet recipe, and much more. Follow Ike: On Instagram @ikebarinholtz Watch: Running Point on Netflix…
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The Business of Returns: How DropUpp is Changing E-Commerce Logistics
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53:47Hate dealing with returns? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Naial Casanovas Mack, founder of DropUpp, a startup making online returns effortless by picking them up from your doorstep. We talk about the pain points of e-commerce returns, how DropUpp solves them, and the surprising behaviors of online shoppers. Naial shares the jou…
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This week Jay is joined by fellow comedian/impressionist Aries Spears. They discuss how Aries got on Mad TV without auditioning, his marriage & divorce to the same woman twice, the best gangster movies of all-time and much more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories to get 10% off your first month. Follow…
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Bernardi Films: Transforming Wedding Films Through Music and Storytelling
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46:14Wedding films are often seen as simple event videos, but Luke Bernardi is changing that. In this episode, Dane Shoemaker sits down with Luke, the founder of Bernardi Films, to talk about how he’s transforming wedding filmmaking with original music, reality TV-style interviews, and cinematic storytelling. Luke shares his journey from freelancing for…
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On this week's episode, Jay is joined by comedian Greg Fitzsimmons. They discuss Greg's experience hosting the AVN Awards, his best & worst writing gigs, his multiple stand-up performances that prompted angry letters to his agent and much more. They also wrap the show by talking about Jay's SNL50 weekend. See Greg live: https://gregfitzsimmons.com/…
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Comedian Felipe Esparza joins Jay this week to talk about his new Netflix special, Raging Fool. They also discuss how his family snuck into the country from Mexico when he was a kid, the test to become an American citizen, the legend of La Llorona and much more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories to ge…
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Behind the Beard Media: Story-Driven Video Marketing & Client Collaboration
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1:48:49Ever wondered how a simple cold call could change your career? In this episode, we sit down with CA Green, founder of Behind the Beard Media, to talk about his path in the video production world. CA shares how he built relationships in the industry, his creative approach to storytelling, and the wild projects that shaped his career—including a vira…
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On this very special episode, Jay is joined by his friend & former landlord, Carl Randall aka Hot Tub Carl. They talk about Carl's family's long history in Malibu, renting part of their Malibu home to Jay, and Carl's valiant effort to save that home from the recent Palisades Fire. Help Carl & his family rebuild: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-…
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On this episode, Jay is joined by his friend & comedian Skyler Stone. They discuss how Skyler got Jay to his intervention, how Jay helped Skyler get started in comedy, going to rehab with Andy Dick and much more. Subscribe: On YouTube or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: JayMohr.com for upcoming show date…
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Ronica Cleary on How Social Media is Changing PR
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40:18PR isn’t just about press releases—it's about telling your story at the right time. In this episode, host Dane Shoemaker sits down with Ronica Cleary, founder of Cleary Strategies and former White House correspondent, to dive into the world of public relations. They discuss the changing media landscape, how social media has reshaped public relation…
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A milestone episode, calls for a milestone guest...so on this 500th installment of Mohr Stories, Jay is joined by the great Dane Cook. They talk about their long history of competing with one another at comedy clubs, the greatness of the late Patrice O'Neal, Dane taking his father to St. Louis to see the Red Sox break the "Curse of the Bambino" and…
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Delirium Photo Collective: Reviving Film and Tintype Photography
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23:52What makes a photograph truly timeless? In this episode, we sit down with Drew Pignatelli, the founder of Delirium Photo Collective and Golden Tintype Photography, to talk about his passion for tintype photography and the journey that’s shaped his career. Drew discovered tintype during the pandemic, and it’s not just become his art form; it’s turne…
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Comedian Dustin Ybarra sits down to talk to Jay about his new movie "One of Them Days", Wesley Snipes' love of ice cream, Jay taking him to rehab and more. Subscribe: On YouTube or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: JayMohr.com for upcoming show dates. Follow Dustin: @dustin_ybarra on Instagram. Watch Dust…
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The Story of Darrell Alston: Incarceration, Redemption, and Building Bungee USA
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53:59Can you turn your lowest moments into a life-changing opportunity? In this episode, we sit down with Darrell Alston, the inspiring founder and CEO of Bungee USA. Darrell shares his incredible journey from incarceration to building a thriving luxury fan gear brand that has redefined sports merchandise. We discuss the challenges he faced in prison, h…
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Actor/rapper/singer Utkarsh Ambudkar joins Jay to talk about his top five MCs, his favorite Muppet, rapping at the Oscars and much more. Subscribe: On YouTube or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: JayMohr.com for upcoming show dates. Follow Utkarsh: @utktheinc on Instagram. Watch Utkarsh: On Ghosts, every …
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On this very special episode, Jay is joined by the CEO of the Los Angeles Lakers & his wife, Jeanie Buss. They discuss how they met, their marriage, Jeanie's role in his intervention, Women of Wrestling (WOW), and even a little basketball. Subscribe: On YouTube or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: JayMohr…
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After 1,390 days away, Mohr Stories returns! On this episode Jay talks about where he's been for the past three plus years. Including his intervention, two rehab stops, his marriage, and more. Subscribe: On YouTube or your podcast player of choice. Follow: Jay on all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: JayMohr.com for upcoming show dates. #jaymohr #comedy #s…
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Starting a Private Detective Agency: Tips from ELPS Founder Jeff Stein
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47:00Starting and growing a successful business takes more than just hard work—it requires strategic thinking and continuous learning. In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Stein, the founder of ELPS, a leading private investigative and security firm. Jeff shares his journey from law enforcement to entrepreneurship, giving valuable insights into the ch…
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AI, Cybersecurity, and IT Innovation with Open Tier Systems
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30:53Are you looking to optimize your business IT and cybersecurity strategy? In this episode, we sit down with Rick Carpenter and Brian McCarthy of OpenTier Systems, an IT managed service provider that's been transforming businesses since 2006. We discuss their partnership, the unique IT solutions they provide, and how they help small businesses scale …
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Inside Uplink Studios: Esports, STEM, and Giving Back with Derek Rodner
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39:35How can esports build better gamers and better humans? In this episode, we sit down with Derek Rodner, Chief Gaming Officer of Uplink Studios, a youth-focused esports training and family entertainment center. Derek shares Uplink’s mission to combine gaming, STEM education, and philanthropy to create a positive impact on the community. From esports …
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Dr. David Weiman on Entrepreneurship and Leadership at Weiman Consulting
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39:30What does it take to build a successful consulting firm? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Weiman, an executive coach and founder of Weiman Consulting. Dr. David discusses the core services of Weiman Consulting, including talent assessment, executive coaching, and leadership development. He shares his unique journey from a background in r…
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Inside Cystic Fibrosis: A Conversation with Kate Hylan of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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23:53What does it take to find a cure for a rare disease like Cystic Fibrosis? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Hylan, Director of Development for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, to discuss the foundation's mission and the challenges of raising awareness for this orphan disease. We dive into the genetic nature of CF, its impact on patients, and th…
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Meet the Moms Behind Lessen the Loads: Revolutionizing Laundry & Organization
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39:58Feeling overwhelmed with laundry and household chaos? In this episode, we sit down with Ally and Mary Catherine, founders of Lessen the Loads, a women-owned laundry and organizational service helping busy moms reclaim their time. They share their journey from friends to business partners, their unique approach to laundry pickup services, and the ad…
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The 80/20 Rule in Content Marketing (Inspired by the Trump/Harris Debate)
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6:39In this episode, Dane shares some quick thoughts on how one small piece of content can be proliferated (for better or for worse) across media platforms, and how that can impact your brand.By Shoemaker Films, LLC
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Glenn Ammarell of Yurconic Agency on Insurance Challenges and Opportunities
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30:59Are you choosing the right broker for your business? In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Ammarell of Yurconic Agency, who has been in the industry for over ten years. Glenn talks about the hard vs. soft market conditions, the role of AI in insurance, and why building strong business connections is so important. Tune in to learn how these factor…
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The Evolution of Digital Marketing and Podcasting with Vince Quinn
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1:00:27Why do nearly half of all podcasts don't make it past the third episode? In this episode, we sit down with Vince Quinn, Co-founder of SBX Productions, to uncover the hard truths behind podcast production. Vince shares the challenges of podcasting, the importance of marketing, and how to turn a podcast into a powerful business tool. We also dive int…
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How can 6 hours of filming turn into 80 pieces of content? In this episode, I share exclusive insights into our execution phase of our content strategy. I walk through our streamlined process of transforming your strategy into high-impact content. I discuss everything from producing multiple short-form videos to crafting engaging blog posts and mor…
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Here’s how you can take your interview skills to the next level! In this episode, I share valuable tips and insights for interviewers looking to improve their skills. After conducting hundreds of interviews with clients and guests on our podcast, I developed a core set of best practices easy enough for anyone planning to conduct an interview can fo…
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Want to nail your next interview? In this episode, we share essential tips for interviewees. I discuss how to get ready, what to do on the day, and what video producers like us look for. I break down the basics like getting a good night's sleep and staying hydrated, to pro tips like preparing without sounding rehearsed and choosing the right locati…
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How to Build a Content Strategy That Works
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21:24Are you struggling to create a content strategy that delivers results? In this episode, I share the elements of building a successful content strategy at Shoemaker Films. I discuss what goes into a content strategy, from setting goals and identifying target audiences to creating content pillars and engagement plans. I talk about how a well-crafted …
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How to Inject Video into Your Marketing & Sales Funnel
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43:00No matter what you're selling, everyone goes down this funnel. In this episode, we discuss how incorporating video into each stage of your marketing and sales funnel can transform your business. I define what a funnel is and break down the traditional marketing and sales funnel into four key stages: Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action. Then, I …
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Sam Sinns: The Man Behind a Disney inspired Dance Studio
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25:32What does it take to go from zero dance experience to owning the happiest dance studio on earth? In this episode, I sit down with Sam Sinns, a former Disney dancer and the owner of Twirl dance studio in Newtown Square, PA. Sam shares his incredible journey from starting as a Disney dancer with zero dance experience to opening his own dance studio: …
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The Sweet Success of TAFF Treats with Chris and Katie
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27:04In this episode, we are joined by Katy and Chris, life partners and owners of TAFF Treats, a freeze-dried candy business based in Brookhaven, PA. Chris and Katy discuss how their business started, the choices they made as entrepreneurs, and the obstacles they've encountered. TAFF Treats offers a unique selection of 25 different freeze-dried candies…
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